Construction Begins on New US Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Highlighting the deep economic, political and cultural ties between the United States and Brazil, U.S. Consul General Jacqueline Ward joined Mayor Eduardo Paes to break ground on the new U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro. Located on a 3.7-acre parcel in the downtown neighborhood of Cidade Nova, the new campus is envisioned as a reflection of Rio de Janeiro as a city in the rainforest, cradled between mountains and the ocean. Multiple water- and energy-saving features will enhance the building’s performance, including photovoltaic canopies, passive chilled beam systems, low-flow plumbing fixtures, a building envelope that reduces solar heatgain and … Read more

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Construction Complete on First Multi-Story Distribution Center in Canada

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Construction is complete on Oxford Properties Group’s distribution center, a multi-story industrial facility located in Burnaby, British Columbia. The project, the latest addition to Riverbend Business Park, is Canada’s first major multi-story industrial project. Ware Malcomb served as the architect of record for the project; Ledcor Construction Ltd. served as the general contractor. With proximity to urban areas of Greater Vancouver, the multi-story distribution center provides infrastructure for last-mile delivery in a world where consumers have come to expect next-day and same-day delivery. Located near the intersection of Marine Way and Highway 91A in Burnaby, it is ideally situated for … Read more

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A Chat with Webcor’s John Tuttle

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Behind-the-scenes learning, minimizing impact on environment take center stage By Chris Maday Schmidt Construction Manager John Tuttle, a seasoned superintendent, carries 14 years of construction industry experience. The last 10 years have been with Webcor. Over the past decade, Tuttle has been a key leader on a wide variety of major projects, including Cal Poly SLO Residential Community, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center and Genesis Marina. Tuttle is passionate about continuously improving the company’s waste streams and strategizing innovative ways to minimize the construction industry’s impact on the environment. Join Construction Superintendent as he shares the advantages … Read more

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The Christman Company Adds Vicars as Superintendent

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Randy Vicars has joined The Christman Company as superintendent at the construction management and real estate development firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee. “Randy has a great breadth of experience with large, multi-million-dollar projects and the skills to deliver them safely, on time and within budget,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. “With knowledge of the types of projects we undertake in our region, including experience in LEED-certified projects, he is an asset to our team and clients.” Vicars earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology from East Tennessee State University … Read more

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USGBC Releases Top 10 States for LEED, Recognizes Leaders Committed to More Sustainable + Resilient Buildings, Cities and Communities

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The U.S. Green Building Council announced the ranking of its annual Top 10 States for LEED, with Illinois once again topping the list and demonstrating leadership in green building. Illinois certified 3.16 square feet of building space per person under LEED in 2021. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building program and was created by USGBC as a leadership standard defining best practices for healthy, high-performing green buildings. “Amidst the challenges of 2021, governments, companies and other organizations committed to taking bold actions to protect the climate, their employees and their communities,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, … Read more

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